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Cape May County launches Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative for ages 13–17
Summary
The Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative (ASURI) is now operating in Cape May County, offering free, in-person intake, case management and therapy options for youth aged 13–17 at the Crest Haven Complex; referrals can come from any source and staff may explore expanding the age range.
The MHADA board heard that the Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative (ASURI) is active in Cape May County and Atlantic County and is providing early identification, intervention, recovery supports and school engagement for youth ages 13–17. The program begins with a comprehensive intake to determine whether individual, group or family therapy is indicated and assigns a case manager to support the youth and family. Zoom participation is listed as an option, but the program is designed to be in person at the Crest Haven Complex and reports no out-of-pocket costs for participants.
Board members raised the possibility of expanding the program to include older youth and young adults in the future; minutes indicate Acenda will explore that option. The minutes list ASURI as addressing both substance use and co-occurring mental health and family needs and allowing referrals from any source. The meeting record does not name the presenter for this item; these details are taken from the meeting minutes.
